The Sun is fantastic - I'm from Kirkby Lonsdale and it's the best place in town IMO. I had some of the best lamb I've ever eaten there recently. Check out the reviews on Trip Adviser etc. They even had Singletrack Ale from the local brewery on last time I was in there!

Avanti does nice pizzas. Orange Tree for decent burgers and steaks.

Out of town The Highwayman and the Lunesdale Arms are both good. Hipping Hall if you want super-posh.

Can recommend Avanti, was in there with 2 other families a couple of weeks ago, 6 adults and 6 kids, quick service, well priced and good food, some real ales as well, bar down stairs look nice but no place for kids!.

I had the tasting menu there a few weeks ago - I really enjoyed it but I must admit to being a teensy bit disappointed.

That's a pity. I thought it stood comparison with several Michelin starred places I've eaten in. I think Northcote just has the edge for food, but I preferred the location and the room at Hipping Hall.

It was a good weekend, but due to the disorganisedness of the friends we were staying with, we only ended up going to the highway man. It's a nice Thwait's pub and the food was very nice - especially the black pea hummus with morcambe bay shrimps!

Singletrack Flowy Ale on tap at The Orange Tree and if you are lucky the new dark ale Singletrack Black should be ready by then too. They are joining our Premier club this week to so flash your Premier credentials while you are there too